Back to School Craft Stick Pencil Craft for Kids

This craft stick pencil craft is a cute and easy back to school craft for kids or teachers.

I love low prep craft ideas for kids and this simple pencil craft is made using paper and wooden craft sticks.

I’ve included a printable pattern to use when tracing and cutting out the different parts of the pencil as well as a printable version of the direction at the bottom of this post.

If you like popsicle stick crafts, we also have a fun Dad Rocks Keepsake Box and a cute Home is Where the Heart Is Craft Stick Magnet that preschool and kindergarten children can make. These Craft Stick Monster Bookmarks are perfect for kids who love to read!

Need a back to school ice breaker activity? Kids will enjoy making a back to school themed paper fortune teller using our printable template and asking each other questions.

Back to School Pencil Craft Stick Craft

I like using back to school crafts to keep the kids excited about the new school year. This popsicle stick pencil craft idea is perfect for art center in preschool or kindergarten as kids get used to the new routine.

The kids will be having so much fun making this easy pencil craft that they won’t even realize they are learning.

Preschoolers and kindergartners will work on shapes, colors, cutting and counting with this simple craft stick pencil craft.

Don’t forget to grab our Preschool Circus Printable Activities for a no prep idea to work on colors, counting, tracing, and cutting.

There are a few ways to use these cute popsicle stick pencils:

• Teachers can create a bunch of pencils to make a banner or decorate a classroom bulletin board.
• Kids can write their names on them to display by their desk or table spot or somewhere else in class.
• You can glue a magnet on the back and put it on the fridge

Back to School Pencil Craft Supplies

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• 4 popsicle craft sticks
• Yellow washable marker
• Cardstock paper in the following colors: Kraft (can also use tan, brown or white), Black, Pink and Gray
• Pencil
• Fine tip permanent marker
• Liquid glue with fine tip applicator or low temp glue gun
• Scissors
• Printable pencil pattern PDF

How to Make Pencil Popsicle Stick Craft

First, you need to download and print the Pencil Pattern Sheet by filling out the form near the end of the post. 

Next, cut out the pencil parts from the pattern. Trace each part on the cardstock according to the pattern instructions, then cut out the shapes with scissors. 

Use liquid glue to glue the pencil point, eraser, and metal cuff to the pencil base. Set aside to dry.

Color all four craft sticks with a yellow washable marker. Set aside to dry if needed. You could purchase colored craft sticks instead of doing this step.

Glue all four yellow craft sticks in a row to the front of the pencil. Liquid glue is fine for for kids to use. Adults working on this craft project may prefer to use a glue gun.

After the glue dries, you can write No. 2, the child’s name or your favorite teacher’s name on the pencil.

I hope you enjoy making this cute back to school craft stick pencil craft!

More craft ideas for kids:

• Homemade Kaleidoscope
• Unicorn Paper Bag Puppet
• Wonder Woman Paper Bag Puppet
• Superhero Activities & Crafts for Kids
• Gift Ideas for Crafty Kids

Printable Back to School Craft Stick Pencil Craft Instructions

This printable craft pattern is for personal use only. You may use it at home or in your classroom. Know another parent or teacher who would love to do this activity? Share this post with them!